RMA Joins the Alberta Rural Connectivity Coalition
RMA is partnering with other rural stakeholders by joining the Alberta Rural Connectivity Coalition (ARCC). The ARCC was formed to address the internet access and pricing issues that plague thousands of Albertans and consists of community associations, non-profit technology advocates, and academics. Across Canada, only 46% of rural and remote communities have access to broadband […]
Comprehensive Emergency Management Program
Program provides training for those responsible for emergency management Augustana Extended Education (AEE) has partnered with the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) to offer training in emergency management. This program provides participants with the tools to build and deliver a compliant and integrated comprehensive emergency management program specific to the needs of their community […]
AER Adds Unpaid Municipal Taxes as Risk Factor in Approving Energy Licences
The change to Directive 067 allows the AER to consider an applicant’s municipal tax payment history when reviewing an application for a licence or approval for energy development The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has released an updated version of Directive 067: Eligibility Requirements for Acquiring and Holding Energy Licences and Approvals. The AER has issued […]
RhPAP Community Engagement Information Session
RhPAP is partnering with the Tamarack Institute to offer information sessions The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) is partnering with the Tamarack Institute to offer a session on Reigniting Your Rural Community Engagement Strategies. This session will offer tips and techniques for rural communities to consider in their engagement work. This session will be […]
RMA Trade Announces the New Aggregate Program
RMA Trade is pleased to announce the new Aggregate Program as part of its offerings to members. When you need the best for your next construction or road projects, or snow and ice management, you need to find an affordable source for your aggregate needs. The program will help you source and transport surface materials; […]
All-Terrain Crane Pilot Project Update Webinar
Crane Rental Association of Canada is seeking an amendment to pilot project from Alberta Transportation The Crane Rental Association of Canada (CRAC) is hosting a webinar presentation regarding the two-year All-Terrain Cranes Pilot Project. CRAC is currently seeking an amendment with Alberta Transportation and is hosting a webinar to demonstrate the importance of this request. […]
Video Tutorials Now Available on ClearRisk
For many years, RMA Insurance members have been requesting direction on how to create a sound municipal policy. To provide guidance to members, video tutorials have been created. Presented by Doug Wyseman, these tutorials are now accessible in the ClearRisk Risk Management Library. The tutorials will help you understand the purpose of creating a municipal […]
Changes to Genesis’ Liability Coverage for Mountain Biking
During the most recent renewal, Genesis’ liability coverage for bodily injury has excluded the use of ski hills that allow any sort of mountain biking. Unfortunately, our excess markets have benchmarked this exposure with other programs. Although our program has not experienced catastrophic losses, they have decided to exclude this coverage until further notice. Below […]
Coal Policy Engagement Survey Now Available
Share your thoughts on Alberta’s approach to coal development The Government of Alberta (GOA) has announced the establishment of a Coal Policy Committee, an independent group to lead the coal policy engagement process. To ensure that the views of all Albertans are represented during the process, the GOA has created a survey to help inform […]
Transforming Alberta’s Environmental Regulatory System Presentation Materials Now Available
On March 29, 2021, RMA hosted a presentation and Q&A session with senior representatives from Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP). This session covered how the ministry is working to fulfill the vision of a balanced and results-based approach to environmental stewardship for air, land, water, and biodiversity while still enabling sustainable development of natural resources. […]